GuidelinesIMCI
Measles - Follow-Up
IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
Care for the child who returns for follow-up using ALL the boxes that match the child’s previous classifications
If the child has a new problem, assess, classify and treat the new problem as on the ASSESS AND CLASSIFY Chart
If fever persists after 2 days or caregiver complains of new problems, do a full reassessment
- Look for mouth ulcers and clouding of the cornea
- Check that the child has received two doses of Vitamin A
- Check that the necessary specimens have been sent and that contacts have been immunised
Treatment:
- If child has any danger sign or severe classification, provide pre-referral treatment, and refer urgently
- If child is still feverish, has mouth or eye complications, diarrhoea with some dehydration, pneumonia or has lost weight, refer
- If child has improved, advise caregiver to provide home care, including providing an extra meal for one week. Make sure she knows when to return
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Give Follow-up Care; Measles
Last checked for updates: June 2023